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12
Ago
2020
The Feast of the Assumption

  Saturday, August 15th, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This feast day recalls the spiritual and physical departure of the Blessed Mother …

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Bishop's Blog
5
Ago
2020
BACK TO SCHOOL

  We are looking forward to having the children back into the classrooms of our schools. We are doing all the preparations, following the State of Massachusetts’ guidelines, to assure …

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Bishop's Blog
29
Jul
2020
Confirmation Gifts

  During a recent Confirmation, I began my homily reflection by asking a question. If Jesus came here today and allowed you to ask for whatever you wanted, what would …

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Bishop's Blog
22
Jul
2020
On the Financial Impact of the Pandemic

  As I write today, the coronavirus pandemic certainly remains on all of our minds. I am hopeful by the positive trends we have been seeing here in Massachusetts at …

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Bishop's Blog
15
Jul
2020
Supporting Parents and Children

  In today’s blog, we will address Activity #9 of my pastoral letter Reflection on Five Years — Continuing the Mission — Supporting Parents and Families. The Church is a …

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Bishop's Blog
10
Jul
2020
Call to Discipleship

  By our baptism, we are called to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. A disciple continually learns, lives, and witnesses to her/his faith. As a diocese, we look to …

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Bishop's Blog
1
Jul
2020
Catholic Education

  This week I want to return to my Reflections on Five Years — Continuing the Mission Pastoral Letter, which encompasses a look at the first five years of my time here …

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Bishop's Blog
24
Jun
2020
The Good Works of St. Joseph

St. Joseph House The 2020 Catholic Appeal is currently underway. Each year, donations to the Appeal meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of tens of thousands of individuals and …

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Bishop's Blog
17
Jun
2020
Coming Together

June 13th Ordinations The Fall River Diocese welcomed a new priest and a new deacon Saturday, June 13, as Holy Orders were conferred during a very different but still special …

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Bishop's Blog
10
Jun
2020
Updates and Upcoming Events

Important Livestreamed Liturgies Gathering peacefully to pray together regardless of our differences can provide a wonderful example of the harmony to which we are called as members of one human …

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